About the Role:
This is a key role in the materials planning team, responsible for driving New Product Development (NPD), deletions, and key change management projects.
You’ll collaborate cross-functionally, analysing risks, ensuring raw materials are available to meet launch timelines, and minimising inventory write-offs. You’ll also act as the go-to person for the Brisbane based planners, supporting them day to day and providing leave cover as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading NPD and product change projects – ensuring timelines are met, risks are mitigated, and communication is clear across the business.
- Managing the deletions process to ensure minimal inventory write-offs
- Acting as 2IC to the National Planning Manager, supporting a team of 6
- Providing strong stakeholder engagement, coordinating with production, planning, supply chain, procurement, and cross-functional teams such as marketing and sales.
- Supporting compliance, reporting and driving process improvements across materials planning.
- Providing leave cover for supply and demand planning, including ordering ingredients and ensuring production plans are met.
- Continuously looking at the product range for opportunities to improve efficiency, shelf life, or reduce complexity.
About You:
We’re seeking an experienced supply chain professional with a strong background in materials, supply, or demand planning. You’ll enjoy working on projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will have:
- Previous experience working as a planner within supply chain
- Experience managing NPD or product change projects
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
